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Month: August 2024

Europe

Putin will soon receive more NATO as the technologically superior Switzerland military may abandon 500 years of neutrality

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

The Swiss Security Commission is calling for a review of the country’s neutrality since 1515. The report notes that Switzerland has already become a target of hybrid warfare – disinformation, espionage and cyberattacks. Experts recommend […]

Europe

President Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the chief of Ukraine’s air force days after an F-16 pilot was killed defending against a large-scale Russian attack. In the first known Ukrainian loss of the US-made fighter jets, Lieutenant […]

Air Platform

Serbia signed contract to purchase 12 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Estonian military to receive Turkish-made YÖRÜK 4X4 armored vehicles

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

Estonian President Alar Karis recently visited Nurol Makina, a leading manufacturer in the Turkish defense industry. During his visit, Karis was accompanied by a delegation that included Estonian Ambassador to Ankara Väino Reinart and Turkish […]

Americas

US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 Booker

August 31, 2024 GDC 0

The U.S. Army named the M10 combat vehicle “Booker” during the Army Birthday Festival at the National Museum of the U.S. Army, June 10, 2023. The M10 Booker Combat Vehicle is named after two American […]

Air Platform

Philippines aims to purchase 40 fighter jets and mid-range missiles

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

The Philippines wants to upgrade its military with mid-range missiles and advanced fighter jets, two senior security officials said on Thursday, spending at least $33 billion as it modernises its defence in the face of […]

Air Platform

Serbia nearing a deal with Dassault Aviation to purchase Rafale fighter jets worth $3.4 billion

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

The Rafale fighter jet is set to gain another customer as France and its aerospace company, Dassault Aviation, are nearing an agreement with Serbia to sell between 10 to 12 of the omnirole fighter jets, […]

Air Platform

Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine’s latest batch of F-16s has been equipped to conduct “full-spectrum electromagnetic warfare,” allowing them to rebuff Moscow’s jamming efforts and other electronic attacks on the battlefield. The US Air Force has successfully updated the […]

Europe

Ukraine Received 13 Terradyne Gurkha Special Armoured Ambulances

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

Medical evacuation vehicles are crucial in an armed conflict. They must be quick and powerful, capable off-road, and offer good protection from small-arms fire. Ukraine obviously needs many of these kinds of vehicles, and during […]

Europe

Hanwha Aerospace offers advanced Redback IFV combat vehicles to Romania

August 30, 2024 GDC 0

According to recent information released by the South Korean Defense Company Hanwha Aerospace, after the signature of a contract with Romania on July 10, 2024 for the supply of 54 K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer and […]

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  • Turkish Rocketsan Unveils BURC Anti-air Gun and Missile System

    August 14, 2023 0
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  • Italy Expels Two Russian Embassy Officials Over Spying

    April 2, 2021 0
    Rome (GDC) — Italy ordered two Russian Embassy officials expelled on Wednesday (Thursday AEDT) and arrested an Italian Navy captain on spying charges after police caught the officer allegedly giving classified documents to one of the [...]
  • Australia’s supply-class AOR ship tests Phalanx close-in weapons system

    July 27, 2022 0
    Royal Australian Navy’s lead Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessel, HMAS Supply, has completed a first-of-class firing trial of the Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) during a regional presence deployment. RAN Formally Accepts HMAS Supply [...]
  • T-80BVM and T-90MS tanks have quality, reliability, and battlefield performance issues, according to Russian tank crews.

    November 10, 2025 0
    A mobilised Russian tank crew member fighting in Ukraine has given a candid account of the T-80BVM and T-90MS main battle tank, sharply criticising its quality, reliability, and battlefield performance. The Russian army has lost [...]
  • Turkey to arm its combat drones with new light cruise missiles

    May 7, 2023 0
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  • South Korea to Develop Close-in Weapon System for Warships

    May 28, 2020 0
    South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has approved a 350 billion-won ($283.51 million) project to build close-in weapon system (CIWS) for the Navy’s warships. Seoul plans to begin work on the project next year [...]
Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

Europe

Germany Purchases $5.4 Billion Worth of Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers.

May 29, 2026 0

Germany Advancing 5 Billion Euro Rocket Launcher Deal With Israel’s ElbitIf completed, the deal would include hundreds of rocket launchers and could increase Elbit’s order backlog by about 20 percent, strengthening the Israel-based defense contractor’s […]

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s F-16CJ Demonstrate Standoff Strike and Electronic Warfare Role in the Iran War.

  • C4iSR

    Thales SeaFire Radar Qualified and Ready for Integration on FDI Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Korean FA-50 fighter jet receives advanced avionics, AESA radar and targeting POD for Malaysian and Polish requirements

  • Europe

    Hanwha Defense To Supply 288 K239 Chunmoo MLRS To Poland

  • Europe

    Dmitry Medvedev says ‘Ukraine is definitely Russia’, rules out peace talks

  • Air Platform

    Turkey plans to maintain a fleet of fighter jets comprising F-16V, KAAN, Eurofighter and F-35A.

  • Air Platform

    Iran’s short-range Majid air defence system, with Canadian-made L3Harris EOTS, is responsible for hitting F-15E Strike Eagle and A-10 fighters.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy’s replishment ship Qiandaohu escorted by destroyer CNS Zibo delivers bombs and ammunitions to Myanmar’s junta

  • Air Platform

    History repeats itself as Russian Army faces Stinger missile after four decades in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why India’s HAL Bejas and Pakistan’s JF-17 Blunder are nothing, but TEMU fighter jets

  • Europe

    Royal Navy deploys seven Archer-class patrol boats to Scotland

  • Europe

    Serbia unveils new M-84AS3 tank with active protection system.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS blew up Russia’s Ka-52 helicopters ammunition depot

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The US State Department Aproves Link16, and IFF Upgrades of South Korean F-16

  • Uncategorized

    Poland and Lithuania follow Finland acquiring Leopard tanks for Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Turkish President Erdogan Travels to Qatar, Seeking to Buy 24 Used Eurofighters.

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s Super Hornet Receives Next-gen Electronic Attack Pod

  • Cruise Missiles

    China Deployed and Exported Cruise Missile Filled With Water Instead of Fuel in Major Corruption Scandal

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin ATGM For British Army

  • Naval Platforms

    France’s Naval group negotiating with both MDL and L&T for Indian submarine project 75I

  • Air Platform

    Turkish AKSUNGUR drone started its first field mission

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s artillery strikes destroyed Russia’s Kasta-2E2 radar complex in Zaporizhzhia Oblast

  • Americas

    US Navy commissions new hunter-killer submarine, USS New Jersey

  • Air Platform

    Tajikistan Strikes Kyrgyzstan’s Truck-mounted Anti-air System With Bayraktar TB2

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Unveils Short-range FB-10A Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Russia is losing 20,000 to 25,000 troops per month in the Ukraine war, NATO assessment.

  • Air Platform

    Denmark Purchases Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Ukraine says it shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and nine Kalibr cruise missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine receives first Gurkha medical evacuation vehicle

  • Europe

    Hungary’s Prime Minister Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid, Removing Last Hurdle

  • Middle East

    Iran abandons Houthis under relentless US bombardment

  • Europe

    CCTV Footage Shows Russian TOR air defense missile debris rain down on Crimea beach, not Ukrainian ATACMS

  • Americas

    BAE Systems demonstrates new version of US Marine Corps’ combat vehicle

  • Defense Industry

    First smoothbore gun enters production for Challenger 3 upgrade program

  • Americas

    Castelion awarded $105 million contract to integrate hypersonic missile into Super Hornets.

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy destroyed six Iranian attack boats in Strait of Hormuz.

  • Middle East

    Israel Won’t Oppose F-35 Sale To UAE

  • Middle East

    China’s L-15 advanced jet trainer showcased at Dubai Airshow

  • Americas

    President Trump Announces Peace Deal with Iran, Reopens Strait of Hormuz.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany purchases Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin starts F-16 production for foreign sales in South Carolina

  • Europe

    Russia’s Flagship Admiral Makarov Frigate Struck By Ukrainian Neptune Anti-Ship Missile

  • Air Platform

    Poland and Slovakia to provide Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets within weeks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Naval Group To Sale Submarine To The Philippines Navy

  • Europe

    British Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Destroyed Russian Military Headquarter In Luhansk

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone attack destroyed major combat refuelling hub in Crimea

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed ten Russian tanks in a single strike

  • Americas

    World’s Most Advanced EW Suite Delivered To US Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle Fleet

  • Central Asia

    Uzbekistan test fires FD-2000 air-defense missiles

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine will operate Western F-16 jets from May

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